orzo

noun

: rice-shaped pasta

Examples of orzo in a Sentence

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Serve with a side that can soak up the yummy sauce: mashed potatoes, rice, orzo, quinoa, or egg noodles. Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 5 June 2025 Uncover and continue cooking, stirring frequently, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 8 Apr. 2025 Stir in orzo: Turn the heat down to medium-low and add the orzo. Kia Damon, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024 Orzo: Replace orzo with short-grain rice for a similar texture. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for orzo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, literally, barley, from Latin hordeum — more at orgeat

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of orzo was in 1917

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“Orzo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orzo. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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